Century of Progress International Exposition souvenir miniature toilet and chamber pot
Creation: circa 1933Abstract
The Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition was held along Lake Michigan and Northerly Island Park from May 27, 1933 to November 1, 1933. The theme was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms." This item is a souvenir box containing a diecast miniature toilet and ceramic chamber pot for the Tootsietoy Company, which manufactured diecast toys and doll furniture.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1933
Creator
Extent
2 item(s)
Physical Description
2 items in box; 1 x 3 x 4 in. box.
Historical Note
World's Fairs or International Expositions are large-scale exhibitions that highlight technology, agriculture and other innovations of national or cultural significance. These fairs are open to the general public and can run for three weeks to six months.
The Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition was held along Lake Michigan and Northerly Island Park from May 27, 1933 to November 1, 1933. The theme was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms." The fair had more than 48 million visitors. A notable structure was the Sky Ride and one of the highlights was the flight of the Graf Zeppelin airship.
Scope and Contents
This item is a souvenir box containing a diecast miniature toilet and ceramic chamber pot. The box is labeled "A Century of progress," and the miniatures fit into openings in an inner liner with the years "1833" and "1933" printed on it. The bottom of the box has lines for writing a mailing address and a place for a stamp indicated. The toilet has "Tootsietoy" stamped on the bottom. The Tootsietoy Company manufactured diecast toys and doll furniture. In 1961, the company became Tootsietoy/Strombecker.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access, this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Century of Progress International Exposition souvenir miniature toilet and chamber pot
- Author:
- Jon Williams
- Date:
- 2007
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2023: Laurie Sather
Repository Details
Repository Details
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